MARCELO REYES

Meet Chef Marcelo, owner & founder of The Chef Book… Growing up between Chile & Italy, his journey began at just 15 when he stepped into a culinary school in Milan. There, he worked under the guidance of Michelin-starred chefs at Da Vittorio, setting the stage for a career that would take him across continents.

In London, Marcelo found his culinary voice—mentored by Chef Jean-Luc Mongodin and later immersed in the world of diverse flavors at The Arts Club, where he and his team crafted menus that resonated globally. Those years were more than work; they were a turning point, where he found the heart of his craft.

Now in Los Angeles, Marcelo continues to push boundaries, blending his South American & Italian roots with California’s vibrant food scene. Marcelo’s vision extends beyond his own story—it’s about unlocking the potential of the chefs he’s worked alongside for years. After years of witnessing the talents of his colleagues be overlooked in kitchens, following the orders of someone else’s menu rather than their own passions, Marcelo imagined something different.

He dreamed up The Chef Book, a place where chefs could showcase their true skills and clients could experience tailored, unforgettable meals. Whether it’s an intimate in-home dinner, weekly meal prep, or large-scale events, Marcelo’s goal with The Chef Book is to fuse the vast, unique talents of top-tier chefs into an experience that’s as diverse as the clients they serve. For Marcelo, this isn’t just business—it’s about giving chefs a platform to express their creativity and honor their roots while delivering the dining experiences people didn’t realize they could have.